Linn County, OR population by race
The table below shows Linn County's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 110,542 | 85.96% |
Black or African American | 597 | 0.46% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 849 | 0.66% |
Asian | 1,085 | 0.84% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.15% |
Some other race | 5,025 | 3.91% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,311 | 8.02% |
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Linn County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Linn County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Linn County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Linn County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.96% are white, 0.46% are Black or African American, 0.66% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.84% are Asian, 0.15% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.91% are some other race and 8.02% are multiracial.
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Linn County, OR population by race.
The largest racial group in Linn County is White with a population of 110,542 (85.96% of the total population).
Linn County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Linn County is White with a population of 110,542 (85.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10,311 (8.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Linn County, OR
By ethnicity, 12,786 (9.94% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 115,812 (90.06% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Linn County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 106,388 (91.86% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Linn County, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Linn County's Non-Hispanic population.
Linn County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
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White alone | 106,388 | 91.86% |
Black or African American alone | 453 | 0.39% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 450 | 0.39% |
Asian alone | 1,085 | 0.94% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 189 | 0.16% |
Some other race alone | 695 | 0.60% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,552 | 5.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in Linn County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 10,831 (84.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Linn County, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Linn County's Hispanic population.
Linn County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 10,831 | 84.71% |
Puerto Rican | 259 | 2.03% |
Cuban | 73 | 0.57% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,623 | 12.69% |
Things to know
What percentage of Linn County, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.94% of Linn County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Linn County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 10,831 (84.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Linn County, OR have?
Linn County, OR has 597 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.46% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Linn County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Linn County, OR?
With 90.06% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Linn County.
That being said, with a 3.91% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Linn County.
What is the majority race in Linn County, OR?
With a population of 110,542 (85.96% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Linn County.
Some other races are second largest race in Linn County, with 3.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates